Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Zach Britton not among A.L. Cy Young Award finalists
Orioles' closer Zach Britton was not named one of the three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award, despite being 47 for 47 on save attempts and posting an era of 0.54. Published November 7, 2016
Cubs win first World Series since 1908 in extra-inning thriller
The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series since 1908, defeating the Cleveland Indians in extra innings to complete a rally from a 3-1 series deficit. Published November 2, 2016
Active shooter reported at Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki, Japan
An hour-long lockdown at an American naval base in Japan was lifted Thursday morning after reports of active shooter turned up neither a gunman nor proof of actual shots. Published November 2, 2016
Paddy Power reports 91% of recent bets on Donald Trump
According to Paddy Power -- one of the world's largest bookmakers -- almost all recent bets coming in on the U.S. election have been on Donald Trump. Published November 2, 2016
Savannah River Site nuclear complex launches emergency response over potential ‘explosive device’
A "suspicious item" prompted an emergency response at one of the Department of Energy's major nuclear-weapons sites. Published November 2, 2016
Obama exploring ‘ways to reroute’ Dakota Access pipeline amid protests
President Obama said Tuesday that the federal government is looking for ways to reroute the Dakota Access pipeline project, which has been paralyzed by weeks of demonstrations by environmentalists. Published November 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton photo illustrates pathological lying in Google results
For several hours starting about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a Google search for the terms "pathological lying" was producing a picture of Hillary Clinton. Published October 30, 2016
Hillary Clinton campaign’s open letter from Eric Holder, officials blasts FBI director James Comey
The Hillary Clinton campaign circulated Sunday night an open letter from former federal prosecutors and Justice Department officials criticizing FBI Director James Comey for his actions in recent days in the Clinton email investigation. Published October 30, 2016
FBI gets warrant to start probe of emails on laptop used by Huma Abedin
The FBI has reportedly obtained a warrant to start reviewing emails on a computer used by one of Hillary Clinton's closest confidantes. Published October 30, 2016
Mike Pence’s plane slides off New York runway
The plane carrying Republican vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence skidded off a New York runway Thursday night. Published October 27, 2016
Sheriff Joe Arpaio charged with contempt of court, faces 6 months in jail
A federal judge has approved contempt of court charges against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, officially threatening "America's toughest sheriff" with six months in jail. Published October 25, 2016
Shooting reported at Sandy, Utah, middle school
Police were called to a Utah middle school on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a shooting there. Published October 25, 2016
Kellyanne Conway claims credit for best parts of Donald Trump’s debate performance
Kellyanne Conway wanted the world to know that credit for the best parts of Donald Trump's debate performance were her doing. Published October 19, 2016
John Podesta on Nicki Minaj story: ‘Booty equity’
Hillary Clinton's campaign manager is a passionate advocate for equality -- especially in the booty. Published October 19, 2016
Ben Roethlisberger shakes off injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a leg injury but returned to Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins despite the team saying earlier that his day was likely done. Published October 16, 2016
Ben Roethlisberger injured against Dolphins
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has suffered a knee injury that likely will keep him out of the rest of Sunday's game and raises fears about the Pittsburgh Steelers oft-injured star. Published October 16, 2016
Madison Bumgarner, Conor Gillaspie lift Giants to Wild Card win
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner got the better of fellow ace Noah Syndergaard and shut out the New York Mets 3-0 in Wednesday night's National League wild-card game. Published October 5, 2016
Beaverton, Oregon, shooting: multiple fatalities reported
Police told reporters Wednesday that a fatal shooting in Beaverton, Oregon, a city just outside Portland, was a murder-suicide involving two children and their father. Published October 5, 2016
Mike Pence declared debate winner — before it starts
The Republican National Committee already has declared who won the vice presidential debate -- more than an hour before the scheduled start. Published October 4, 2016
Thomas Gallagher, New Jersey train crash engineer, cooperating with authorities: report
The engineer who was driving the New Jersey commuter train in Thursday's fatal crash has been identified by state officials. Thomas Gallagher, 48, is cooperating with investigators, according to a report by TV station WABC in New York. Published September 29, 2016
